petty vs larceny
larceny vs pettypetty and larceny both are nouns.
petty is an adjective but larceny is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| petty | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| larceny | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
larceny is a hypernym of
petty; that is, larceny is a
word with a broader meaning than petty:
- petty: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
- larceny: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
| petty (noun) | larceny (noun) |
|---|---|
| larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) | the act of taking something from someone unlawfully |
| petty (adjective) | larceny (adjective) |
|---|---|
| inferior in rank or status | |
| contemptibly narrow in outlook | |
| (informal) small and of little importance |
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